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Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics February 2022
Febrile Seizures Author: Rohan Akhouri, MD, MPH | Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, PGY-4 Column Editor: Angela Myers, MD, MPH | Director, Division of Infectious Diseases | Professor of Pediatrics...
Pediatric Dermatology
Description: One month clinical elective with emphasis on outpatient pediatric dermatology. A wide mix of dermatologic conditions will be seen including: atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin...
Heart Center Connect
Refer a Patient Subscribe to our Newsletter The Ward Family Heart Center Children’s Mercy Heart Center is the place for your patients based on outcomes alone. We have a near 100% survival rate in STAT...
Sepsis Huddle
(can be initiated by any member of the care team at any time when there is a concern) Intended to identify evidence of organ dysfunction Conduct huddle at beside, if possible Discuss clinical exam findings...
Concerning Historical Features or Physical Exam Findings
<!--StartFragment--> Concerning Historical Features Family Sudden unexplained death in first- or second-degree family members before age 35, and particularly as an infant ...
Atopic Dermatitis: Noninfected and Infected - Topical Steroids
Classification of Topical Steroids Most Potent - Class I, Least Potent - Class VII *High potency Class I: Super-potent: Clobetasol 0.05% ointment, cream, solution, and foam. Class II: High...
UMKC Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency
The University of Missouri-Kansas City Internal Medicine Pediatrics (Med/Peds) Residency is comprised of three individual hospitals that come together to provide a diverse and excellent education. Learn...
Bioethics: Addressing the Burdens That Newborn Screening Imposes on Underserved Communities
Newborn screening (NBS) began in the 1960s with testing for phenylketonuria (PKU), which, when identified and treated early, significantly reduces morbidity. While NBS is rightly viewed as a public health...
Are you ready to talk about the birds and the bees? A parent's guide to the sex talk
There is no easy way to say this - it's probably time to have the talk. The sooner you start preparing for it, the better. “The talk” is a rite of passage for most parents, but it can be uncomfortable.
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), also known as “hole in the heart”, is a heart problem that is present at birth and changes how blood flows through the heart. Learn how Children’s Mercy is dedicated to treating...
What's the Diagnosis? July 2021
A previously healthy, 12-month-old female presents with a rash. Parents first noticed red papules and vesicles on her trunk two days ago which have now spread in a clustered pattern to her face, back and...
Required Minimum Distributions
If you are 73 or older, you may be required to make a minimum distribution from your retirement plan account or incur a substantial fee. A gift to Children’s Mercy can satisfy this requirement while making...
Refractory Anemia with Excess Blasts: McKenzie's Story
McKenzie Haynes isn’t an athlete who puts up with losing. So, in 2010, when the Salina, Kan., high school sophomore earned an admirable eighth place in the 5A state tennis tournament, she made it a priority...
Sleep Tips
Sleep disorders in children The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine team at Children's Mercy provides specialty services to help kids overcome sleep disorders. Contact our sleep specialists at...
High Flow Nasal Cannula Holiday
This algorithm is part of the Children's Mercy High Humidity/High Flow Nasal Cannula Administration policy. Refer to policy for more information. These pathways do not establish a standard of care...
Faculty - Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship
Faculty photo Our 35 board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists have been trained in major institutions throughout the country and are highly skilled and knowledgeable in the field. In addition to...
Addressing suicide risk as a parent
The thought of losing your child is one many caregivers try to avoid. And yet, suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens across the nation and in Kansas City. We want to help change this...
Training Program Newsletter
Get the latest information about our internship program, learn about former trainees, and get to know our training staff through the training newsletter. Training newsletter: 2020-2021 Training newsletter...
Pectus Excavatum
¿Qué es el pectus excavatum? Recursos Si su hijo desarrolla un tórax hundido, lo que se conoce como pectus excavatum, es probable que otro miembro de la familia también haya tenido...
Sleep (Narcolepsy)
Adult narcolepsy providers If you have commercial insurance, Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans or other state Medicaid insurance programs, you should ask about a list of in-network providers. If you...